Boston Public Schools Seeks Bids for Postsecondary Enrollment Data
The City of Boston, acting through Boston Public Schools, is soliciting sealed bids for "Postsecondary Enrollment Data". Bids are due by October 16, 2026, and will be submitted through the City of Boston's Supplier Portal.
Boston, MA, September 23, 2026 — The City of Boston, on behalf of Boston Public Schools (BPS), has announced a solicitation for sealed bids related to “Postsecondary Enrollment Data.” The official bidding process is now open, inviting interested parties to submit their proposals.
The deadline for all bid submissions is set for October 16, 2026. Prospective bidders are required to submit their sealed bids exclusively through the City of Boston’s official Supplier Portal. Further details regarding the specific requirements for the “Postsecondary Enrollment Data,” the scope of work, and evaluation criteria are expected to be outlined within the official bid documents made available through the portal.
The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain postsecondary enrollment data, though the specific intended uses or objectives for this data were not detailed in the initial announcement. It is common for educational institutions to seek such data to track student outcomes, inform program development, and assess the effectiveness of educational pathways after graduation.
The City of Boston’s procurement process, managed through its Supplier Portal, aims to ensure transparency and provide a centralized platform for all bidding activities. Companies interested in responding to this request must ensure they are registered on the portal and adhere strictly to the submission procedures and deadlines. The contract award details, including the selected vendor and the value of any resulting contract, will be made public following the completion of the bidding and evaluation process. Information regarding the specific technical specifications or the expected volume of data was not immediately available.
This procurement action by Boston Public Schools falls under the broader operational functions of the City of Boston government, which regularly seeks competitive bids for a variety of goods and services to support its public institutions. The chosen vendor will be responsible for providing the specified postsecondary enrollment data in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated in the forthcoming contract. The contractor’s name and any specific performance metrics are pending the outcome of the bid review.
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